can the irs collect the health care penalty if the filer isn't getting a refund?
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Obamacare penalty payers ask, 'Where's my refund?' This year, Ard said her refund is taking longer -- and she's blaming Obamacare. Ard, who went without health insurance last year, doesn't mind having to pay a $160 Obamacare penalty as part of her 2014 tax return. But she says her $7,124 refund is on hold, and the IRS won't tell her why. Ard is not alone.
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Here's Why Some Tax Refunds Are Delayed In 2017 The section of the law that focuses on refunds, section 201, kicks into gear this year. Under the new law, the IRS must wait until February 15, 2017, to issue refunds to taxpayers who claimed the earned-income tax credit (EITC) or the additional child tax credit (ACTC). Affected taxpayers should expect the IRS to hold their entire refund check.
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Hereâs the Penalty for Not Having Health Insurance A tax preparer, if you have one, or tax software can calculate any penalty for not having health insurance. Note that for the 2017 tax year, the IRS won’t automatically reject tax returns that don’t disclose whether you have health insurance.
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Affordable Care Act Penalty Toothless, IRS Canât Enforce Obamacare Non-compliance with the personal responsibility requirement to have health coverage is not subject to criminal or civil penalties under the Code and interest does not accrue for failure to pay in a timely manner.”. The Obamacare penalty is pretty much toothless since the IRS can’t enforce the Affordable Care Act fine. In a related report by The Inquisitr, the Affordable Care Act scares 40 percent of American doctors practices. But that’s still not as scary as the Obamacare heroin being produced by drug dealers.
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IRS Grants Penalty Relief, Issues Guidance on Medical Reimbursement Plans (article) IRS Grants Penalty Relief, Issues Guidance on Medical Reimbursement Plans (article) Employers that wanted to help their employees pay for health care may have reimbursed employees for medical expenses or premiums to purchase individual health plans.
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- The IRS is currently sending Letters 5591, 5591A, and 5596 to taxpayers who received 2014 advance payments, but have not yet filed their tax return, to remind them of the importance of filing their 2014 federal tax return along with Form 8962, Premium Tax Credit.
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If the IRS doesnât owe me a refund, how does it enforce the individual mandate penalty? If you were uninsured, don’t qualify for an exemption, and owe the penalty, here’s how it works: 1  If you’re owed a refund, the IRS will deduct the penalty from your refund.  But if you’re not owed a refund, the IRS cannot use its normal enforcement avenues to collect the money.
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IRS Warns: Obamacare Tax Must Be Paid with Tax Return In “Four Tax Facts about the Health Care Law for Individuals” the agency writes: Your 2014 tax return will ask if you had insurance coverage or qualified for an exemption. If not, you may owe a shared responsibility payment when you file in 2015.
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IRS to start sending out refunds for tax credits Tax credit timing – The Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes (PATH) Act of 2015 established that the IRS cannot send out credits or refunds for overpayments until February 15 whenever the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) or the Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC) is claimed on the return.
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IRS Grants Penalty Relief, Issues Guidance on Medical Reimbursement Plans (article) Excise Tax Penalty and Exceptions. In September of 2013, the IRS and the Department of Labor (DOL) issued guidance stating that medical reimbursement plans were group health plans for purposes of the ACA market reform provisions and, by their very nature, violate the no-annual-dollar-limit and required-preventive-health-services requirements.
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IRS: Parents Must Pay Federal Fine for Uninsured Kids (CNSNews.com) – In new, final regulations issued Wednesday, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) said that parents must pay a federal fine under Obamacare if their children or dependent spouses are uninsured for any part of the year.
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If the IRS doesnât owe me a refund, how does it enforce the individual mandate penalty? 1 But if you’re not owed a refund, the IRS cannot use its normal enforcement avenues to collect the money. They cannot use liens, levies, wage garnishment, or criminal prosecution.  If you don’t pay the penalty, it gets carried over to the following year, which continues to be the case if you continue to not pay it.
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IRS tax credit can help with child-care costs The dependent care credit is not refundable, meaning it can only take your tax bill to zero. Any excess credit is not usable. For example, if you claim a $1,050 maximum credit for the care of one child and owe $750, the IRS will use your credit to wipe out your tax bill, but you won't get the extra $300 as a refund.f you send your youngsters to day camp, that cost can count toward claiming the child and dependent care tax credit. The tax break's name offers two important pieces of information. First, since it's a credit, it offers dollar-for-dollar tax savings.
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Health insurance tax credits could affect 2014 tax refunds This Aug. 21, 2014, photo shows health care tax forms 8962 and1095-A, in Washington. Who thinks about taxes around Labor Day? If you value your tax refund and you're one of millions getting a health insurance tax credit under President Barack Obama's health care law, it's not too early.
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Owed a refund? There's no penalty for filing late There's no penalty for filing late. By Blake Ellis @blakeellis3. If you're owed a refund and you can't file your taxes by April 15th, you won't get hit with a penalty. This has always been the case, but many people don't realize it.
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How Do I Prove I Have Health Insurance For My Taxes? To enforce the rule, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) relies on the reporting of health insurance providers and individuals. The Form 1095 documents help those with health insurance correctly fill out their tax return and avoid wrongfully paying the penalty.
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The Health Insurance Marketplace If advance payments of the premium tax credit were paid on behalf of you or an individual in your family, and you do not file a tax return reconciling those payments, you will not be eligible for advance payments of the premium tax credit or cost-sharing reductions to help pay for your Marketplace health insurance coverage in the next year.
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When the IRS can process a refund if the Taxpayer claims EIC or Additional Child Tax Credit The PATH Act mandates that starting last year (2016) and for all future tax years, no credit or refund for an overpayment for a taxable year shall be made to a taxpayer before February 15, if the taxpayer claimed Earned Income Credit or Additional Tax Credit on the return.
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- You can check the status of your refund on the IRS website “ Where’s My Refund .”. But … yes, there’s a “but.” But, if your return changed significantly, particularly if you are filing new forms related to the Affordable Care Act, it may take longer for you to receive your refund.How much longer, we don’t know.ou can check the status of your refund on the IRS website “ Where’s My Refund .”. But … yes, there’s a “but.” But, if your return changed significantly, particularly if you are filing new forms related to the Affordable Care Act, it may take longer for you to receive your refund.
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IRS tax credit can help with child-care costs The dependent care credit is not refundable, meaning it can only take your tax bill to zero. Any excess credit is not usable. For example, if you claim a $1,050 maximum credit for the care of one child and owe $750, the IRS will use your credit to wipe out your tax bill, but you won't get the extra $300 as a refund.ou can claim only up to $3,000 for the care of one person and $6,000 for two or more. Then this amount is further reduced based on your overall income (more on this later). There is some good news, however.
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Second Look Â® Tax Review: We Find Money Others Miss If H&R Block makes an error on your return, we'll pay resulting penalties and interest. If you discover an H&R Block error on your return that entitles you to a larger refund (or smaller tax liability), we'll refund the tax prep fee for that return and file an amended return at no additional charge. Refund claims must be made during the calendar year in which the return was prepared.
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What to Know about Late Filing and Late Paying PenaltiesApril 17, 2015 â IRS Tax Tip 2015-63 If you are due a refund there is no penalty if you file a late tax return. But if you owe tax, and you failed to file and pay on time, you will usually owe interest and penalties on the tax you pay late. You should file your tax return and pay the tax as soon as possible to stop them.
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- The health care law will bring some changes to the 2014 federal income tax return that individuals file in 2015. This year marks the first time that taxpayers will be asked questions related to health care coverage.
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TaxAct Health Care Tax Penalty Calculator TaxAct Health Care Tax Penalty Calculator. If you have health insurance, you don't have to worry about paying a penalty. If you don't have coverage for two or more months in 2015, you may be subject to paying a tax penalty on your 2015 federal income tax return due April 18, 2016. TaxAct's Health Insurance Tax Penalty Calculator estimates the maximum tax penalty amount for not having health insurance in 2015. Your penalty amount is determined by the number of uninsured people in your household and your household's taxable income.
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IRS tax credit can help with child-care costs The dependent care credit is not refundable, meaning it can only take your tax bill to zero. Any excess credit is not usable. For example, if you claim a $1,050 maximum credit for the care of one child and owe $750, the IRS will use your credit to wipe out your tax bill, but you won't get the extra $300 as a refund.